I was a little skeptical because I remember reading it in middle school and thinking it was boring. But I picked it up last year and it was a great brI was a little skeptical because I remember reading it in middle school and thinking it was boring. But I picked it up last year and it was a great break from all the serious books/biographies I had been reading. To sum it up: it gets your imagination going. ...more

I need to read this book again. I liked the wealthy imagery, but didn't get a whole lot from this book. I really enjoy Hemingway, who write on similarI need to read this book again. I liked the wealthy imagery, but didn't get a whole lot from this book. I really enjoy Hemingway, who write on similar topics and with a somewhat similar voice. ...more

I loved this book! And I was happy that the Movie followed it pretty close as well. I'm also a big fan of the actors that are in it. Its pure entertaiI loved this book! And I was happy that the Movie followed it pretty close as well. I'm also a big fan of the actors that are in it. Its pure entertainment for the ladies. I still can't get my bf to watch the movie though. ...more

I didn't make it all the way through this book. I enjoyed the parts where the narrator explored the lives of the characters and their lives in Tehran.I didn't make it all the way through this book. I enjoyed the parts where the narrator explored the lives of the characters and their lives in Tehran. But the book was heavily about the authors of the books they were reading, many of which I have not read, so it made the book hard to relate to and kinda boring. I may try again another time. ...more

I really liked how the author coud take a taboo topic and make it seem OK. However, the ending was rushed, which threw me off since the rest of the boI really liked how the author coud take a taboo topic and make it seem OK. However, the ending was rushed, which threw me off since the rest of the book was saturated with slow moving detail....more

I should really read this again - I don't think I full appreciate its message the first time around. Great 20th century lit example of the feminist moI should really read this again - I don't think I full appreciate its message the first time around. Great 20th century lit example of the feminist movement. ...more